Law Office of Michael L. Fell, A Professional Corporation

Michael L. Fell is a highly respected Orange County criminal defense attorney with decades of courtroom experience and a deep understanding of California criminal law. Before founding Law Office of Michael L. Fell, A Professional Corporation, Mr. Fell spent more than 18 years serving as a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, where he prosecuted a wide range of serious felony cases, including homicide, gang-related crimes, arson, sex offenses, and organized criminal activity. He also served as a Supervising Prosecutor in the Orange County Juvenile Court, overseeing complex juvenile matters and mentoring younger prosecutors.

Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Mr. Fell earned recognition for both his legal skill and commitment to public service. In 2003, he received the prestigious Ambassador of Peace Award from the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County. He was also honored by organizations including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, and the Orange County Victim Witness Program for his dedication and professionalism.

After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Fell expanded his litigation experience by serving as California Senior Trial Counsel for a prominent civil litigation firm, where he handled high-value, multi-million-dollar disputes. In 2009, he established the Law Office of Michael L. Fell, APC, focusing exclusively on criminal defense and representing clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Orange County and Southern California.

As a California Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Mr. Fell brings a rare insider perspective to every case. His extensive prosecutorial background allows him to anticipate how the District Attorney’s Office evaluates evidence, files charges, and prepares cases for trial. In many situations, he is able to intervene early in the process, communicate directly with prosecutors, and work toward preventing formal charges from ever being filed.

Mr. Fell is also widely known for his strategic and client-focused approach to sentencing advocacy. He strongly believes that incarceration is not always the most effective outcome and routinely pursues alternative sentencing solutions designed to protect his clients’ futures, careers, and reputations whenever possible.

His reputation for exceptional legal representation has earned him numerous professional accolades. Mr. Fell has repeatedly been recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County’s “Top Attorneys” in Criminal Defense and maintains a “Superb” 10.0 Avvo rating, reflecting his skill, professionalism, and longstanding commitment to achieving the best possible results for his clients.